What is a Collective Agreement?
A collective agreement is a legally binding contract between a union and an employer. It is the result of collective bargaining, where union representatives and the employer negotiate the terms and conditions of work on behalf of employees.
The collective agreement sets out the rights and responsibilities of both employees and the employer. It covers topics such as:
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Wages and salary scales – how pay is determined and when increases occur.
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Hours of work – including schedules, overtime rules, and rest periods.
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Benefits – such as health coverage, pensions, and leaves.
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Job security and seniority – how promotions, layoffs, or recalls are handled.
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Workplace rights – protections against discrimination or unfair treatment.
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Grievance procedures – a process for resolving disagreements about the contract.
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Management rights – ensures the employer does not exercise its managerial rights in a manner that is inconsistent with the collective agreement, or act in a manner that is arbitrary, discriminatory, or in bad faith.
Because it is a legally enforceable contract, both the employer and employees are required to follow the terms of the collective agreement. It provides a framework for fairness, consistency, and accountability in the workplace, ensuring that employees know their rights and employers know their obligations.
Local 2010: Support Staff
Support Staff Collective Agreement - 2022-2024 (expired)
Support Staff Collective Agreement Highlights - 2025-2027 (current)
Support Staff Collective Agreement - 2025-2027 [final printed version to be released soon]
Salary Grid 2025-2027 Highlights
Know Your CA - Frequently Asked Questions
Local 2010-01: Academic Assistants
Academic Assistant Collective Agreement - 2020-2023 (expired)
Academic Assistant Collective Agreement Highlights - 2023-2027 (current)
Academic Assistant Collective Agreement - 2023-2027 [final printed version to be released soon]
Appendix A 2023-2027: Wages and Classifications
Know Your CA - Frequently Asked Questions
Local 2010-02: Residence Dons
Residence Dons Collective Agreement - 2023-2026 (current)
Residence Dons Collective Agreement - 2023-2026 [final printed version to be released soon]
Residence Dons Collective Agreement Highlights - 2023-2026
Know Your CA - Frequently Asked Questions